Podcast Archives - AV Rant
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AV Rant #999.9b: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We will be giving away at least one Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote. Email us to enter the free, random draw. Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO, w...
AV Rant #999.9a: We Justify Cable Risers
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, we’re getting creative with our episode numbers now! HSU is running their first sale on their D15-Chimera and D15-SC Super Charger to c...
AVRant Podcast #999.9 – Sofabaton U3 Preview
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Schedules made us record a day late. Tom has some horrible surprise news to share. Sony is calling their RGB backlit LCD TVs “True RGB”. R...
AV Rant #999.8: AI Slump
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom has returned. Thank you to Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick for guest co-hosting last week. Kaleidescape is celebrating their 25th Anniversary...
AV Rant #999.7: Blows Up Good
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! Last week’s absence was spur of the moment, so apologies for that. Now Tom is away this week. But Lee Overstreet and ... The p...
AV Rant #999.6: Death Knell For Xbox
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote is widely available, Sofabaton is running a sale on the X1S model. And we have a promo code you can us...
AV Rant #999.5 – Too Many Names
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paramount Skydance gave their best and final offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery, and Netflix declined to match it. RTings now requires a paid membersh...
AV Rant #999.4: 4 Foot Speaker Stands?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is back. And so is his TV! Rob has fresh insights about the Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote. Tom has thoughts about computer monitors. ... The post ...
AV Rant #999.3: The Fabled Pod
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is away this week. But we have a TV update anyway. Lee Overstreet AND Joe Klusnick both join Rob H. for the long-awaited 3-man episode. It finally...
AV Rant #999.2: Signs Point to “Yes”
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest in Tom’s QD-OLED TV repair saga. Our own subwoofer, computer monitor, and universal remote adventures. KEF Coda W self-powered wirele...
AV Rant #999.1: COULD Care Less
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We aren’t ready to call this Episode 1,000 just yet. Updates on Tom’s TV. LG Display is now manufacturing OLED SE, OLED EX, and Tandem OLE...
AV Rant #999.0: There’s Your D
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, Tom! Thanks to Joe for co-hosting last week. Updates on Tom’s bad back. And his TV is still broken. Emotiva Differential Reference...
AV Rant #998.6: Marathon with Joe
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is away this week, so Rob is joined by Joe Klusnick for an extra-long episode. SVS SB-3000 & PB-3000 R|Evolution subs are available now. ...
AV Rant #998.5: Disaster Week (More Missing Emails)
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom had a horrible week with a bad back and his new TV broke. He’s here for half the podcast. But on top of that, our email forwarding broke aga...
AV Rant #998: CES 2026 Displays
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! And Happy Anniversary to Tom! CES 2026 is happening as we speak. We mention LG’s RGB Stripe OLED & Samsung’s V-Stripe ...
AV Rant #997: Merry Xmas from Tom & Rob
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! This will be our final episode of 2025. So we’ll see you all in 2026 next episode! We each made a big purc...
AV Rant #996: Glitch in the Matrix
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many missing emails were re-sent to us by listeners who noticed we hadn’t answered their questions on the podcast yet. Thank you! We’re su...
AV Rant #996: Glitch in the Matrix
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many missing emails were re-sent to us by listeners who noticed we hadn’t answered their questions on the podcast yet. Thank you! We’re su...
AV Rant #995: Rob’s a Hoarse
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warner Bros. agreed to sell to Netflix, but Paramount Skydance made a hostile takeover bid to stop them. Rob's croaky voice. And we were missing email...
AV Rant #995: Rob’s a Hoarse
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warner Bros. agreed to sell to Netflix, but Paramount Skydance made a hostile takeover bid to stop them. Rob's croaky voice. And we were missing email...
AV Rant #994: Sofabaton X2 Update
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! Happy Thanksgiving! We spill the beans about why we don’t have a full Sofabaton X2 review for you just yet, but we still have updat...
AV Rant #994: Sofabaton X2 Update
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! Happy Thanksgiving! We spill the beans about why we don’t have a full Sofabaton X2 review for you just yet, but we still have updat...
AV Rant #993: Sofabaton X2 First Blush
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not a review! But Tom has received Sofabaton X2 & R1 sample units! Valve announced a trio of new hardware products: Steam Machine, Steam Controll...
AV Rant #993: Sofabaton X2 First Blush
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not a review! But Tom has received Sofabaton X2 & R1 sample units! Valve announced a trio of new hardware products: Steam Machine, Steam Controll...
AV Rant #992: It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense to Make Sense
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube TV and Disney have a carriage dispute while Google leaves Movies Anywhere. LEGO and Star Trek leave Rob with no choice. The post AV Rant #992:...
AV Rant #992: It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense to Make Sense
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube TV and Disney have a carriage dispute while Google leaves Movies Anywhere. LEGO and Star Trek leave Rob with no choice. The post AV Rant #992:...
AV Rant #991: Bamboozled!
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung HDR10+ Advanced will rival Dolby Vision 2. GiK Amplitude Panels replace both the Alpha and Impression Series. CEDIA Reference Level white pape...
AV Rant #991: Bamboozled!
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung HDR10+ Advanced will rival Dolby Vision 2. GiK Amplitude Panels replace both the Alpha and Impression Series. CEDIA Reference Level white pape...
AV Rant #990: Interpreting Graphs
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warner Bros. Discovery is for sale, but most prospective buyers only want pieces of it. Tall subs, max output, lots of graphs, and more! The post AV R...
AV Rant #990: Interpreting Graphs
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warner Bros. Discovery is for sale, but most prospective buyers only want pieces of it. Tall subs, max output, lots of graphs, and more! The post AV R...
AV Rant #989: When Flat Isn’t Flat Enough
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom's new closet organizers. Rob's iOS 26 misadventures. Sofabaton X2 and R1 prices and pre-orders, plus a U3 Remote easter egg. The post AV Rant #989...
AV Rant #989: When Flat Isn’t Flat Enough
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom's new closet organizers. Rob's iOS 26 misadventures. Sofabaton X2 and R1 prices and pre-orders, plus a U3 Remote easter egg. The post AV Rant #989...
AV Rant #988: No New News
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Dirac ART is available for Denon & Marantz. Harman's plans for Sound United. Xbox Game Pass big price hike. Apple TV drops the plus. ...
AV Rant #988: No New News
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Dirac ART is available for Denon & Marantz. Harman's plans for Sound United. Xbox Game Pass big price hike. Apple TV drops the plus. ...
AV Rant #987: Well, Actually
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sofabaton X2 Remote delayed. Electronic Arts sells for $55 billion to go private. 100% tariff on movies made outside the USA. Tom watched 2 movies! Th...
AV Rant #987: Well, Actually
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sofabaton X2 Remote delayed. Electronic Arts sells for $55 billion to go private. 100% tariff on movies made outside the USA. Tom watched 2 movies! Th...
AV Rant #986: Henry Gets Us Cancelled
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TCL 2026 X11L with SQD, and QM9/Q9M & QM10/Q10M RGB mini-LED TVs. Xbox price increases. AoIP, AES67 & Dante webinar. The post AV Rant #986: ...
AV Rant #986: Henry Gets Us Cancelled
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TCL 2026 X11L with SQD, and QM9/Q9M & QM10/Q10M RGB mini-LED TVs. Xbox price increases. AoIP, AES67 & Dante webinar. The post AV Rant #986: ...
AV Rant #985: Stupid Speaker Names
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is back! Thanks to Lee and Joe for co-hosting last week. Apple iPhone 17 Event. AirPods Pro 3. And Perlisten A-Series Speakers. The post AV Rant #...
AV Rant #985: Stupid Speaker Names
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is back! Thanks to Lee and Joe for co-hosting last week. Apple iPhone 17 Event. AirPods Pro 3. And Perlisten A-Series Speakers. The post AV Rant #...
AV Rant #984.5: CEDIA 2025 with Joe Klusnick
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is our CEDIA 2025 Special! Joe Klusnick is back, having attended the CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado in person. We quickly catch up with Joe, and ...
AV Rant #984.5: CEDIA 2025 with Joe Klusnick
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is our CEDIA 2025 Special! Joe Klusnick is back, having attended the CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado in person. We quickly catch up with Joe, and ...
AV Rant #984: Sofabaton X2 Coming Soon
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is away this week, so Lee Overstreet joins Rob H. And keep your eyes peeled for a 2nd AV Rant episode this week, as we will be posting a CEDIA 202...
AV Rant #984: Sofabaton X2 Coming Soon
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is away this week, so Lee Overstreet joins Rob H. And keep your eyes peeled for a 2nd AV Rant episode this week, as we will be posting a CEDIA 202...
AV Rant #983: We Miss Those Speakers
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trinnov Altitude CI Pre-Pro. Integra Professional Amplifier Series. Kaleidescape kAI. And a better way to undo Audyssey for tactile transducers. The p...
AV Rant #983: We Miss Those Speakers
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trinnov Altitude CI Pre-Pro. Integra Professional Amplifier Series. Kaleidescape kAI. And a better way to undo Audyssey for tactile transducers. The p...
AV Rant #982: Rob’s Negligence
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dayton OmniMic giveaway winner! Yamaha True X Surround 90A SoundBar uses Digital Sound Projector tech and Auro-3D. Rob missed a MakeMKV step. The post...
AV Rant #982: Rob’s Negligence
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dayton OmniMic giveaway winner! Yamaha True X Surround 90A SoundBar uses Digital Sound Projector tech and Auro-3D. Rob missed a MakeMKV step. The post...
AV Rant #981: Apollon Purifi Eigentakt Amp Review
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob reviews the Apollon Purifi 1ET6526SA ST Amplifier. MadVR DSO. Microsoft Movies & TV shuts down. Dayton OmniMic giveaway. The post AV Rant #98...
AV Rant #981: Apollon Purifi Eigentakt Amp Review
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob reviews the Apollon Purifi 1ET6526SA ST Amplifier. MadVR DSO. Microsoft Movies & TV shuts down. Dayton OmniMic giveaway. The post AV Rant #98...
AV Rant #980: What’s Next?
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Skydance now owns Paramount. Disney now owns all of Hulu. JTR Kallos Series speakers are high-output on-walls for your Living Room. The post AV Rant #...
AV Rant #980: What’s Next?
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Skydance now owns Paramount. Disney now owns all of Hulu. JTR Kallos Series speakers are high-output on-walls for your Living Room. The post AV Rant #...
AV Rant #979: OLED Burn-in
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reavon has gone out of business and discontinued their Ultra HD Blu-ray players. Epson Pro Cinema LS9000 replaces 6050UB. The post AV Rant #979: OLED ...
AV Rant #979: OLED Burn-in
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reavon has gone out of business and discontinued their Ultra HD Blu-ray players. Epson Pro Cinema LS9000 replaces 6050UB. The post AV Rant #979: OLED ...
AV Rant #978: Automated Mansplaining
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emotiva refreshed their BasX A-Series amps to include XLR. Ascendo replaced their 80 inch sub with a 100 inch. And Tom and Rob both saw Superman! The ...
AV Rant #977: Cautious Congratulations
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom has 2 big life updates. Premium Audio Company drops Pioneer. RBH Impression Series 5a-iw and 5a-iwr wedge-shaped speakers. The post AV Rant #977: ...
AV Rant #976: YOLO
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, Tom. He tells us all about his big family reunion, which was great! Our thanks to Lee Overstreet for guest co-hosting last week. We both...
AV Rant #975: A Show Just For You
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Overstreet guest co-hosts while Tom is away. Amazon Prime Day sales bring big discounts to TCL’s newest QM7K and QM8K TVs, including the 98&...